TNT Boxing and Fitness Academy

Guelph’s premier progressive boxing & fitness program.

This unique hybrid is a fun and educational process to properly prepare as you jump into the exciting world of boxing. Our coaches create the ultimate workout experience. This challenging system is exclusive to TNT and our progressive approach is great for those new to boxing and even fitness in general as well as experienced fitness enthusiasts looking for something new to add to their workout program. Our classes fit into the busy student or professional’s schedule.

Coaching team

Joel Yip Chuck

An experienced former amateur boxer, Joel has fought many Provincial and Canadian champions and has had the privilege to train under both Olympic and professional trainers. This experience contributes to his versatile approach to training. His method has continued to evolve over the past ten years of coaching students ranging from boxing for fitness to Provincial Gold medalists and National champion contenders.

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Stevie Bailey

Competitive Team Head Coach

Native to Galway, Ireland- Stephen Bailey, otherwise known as Stevie, moved to Canada in May of 2012 in pursuit of becoming one of its leading coaches after spending a summer in Toronto in 2009. Stevie had grown up boxing from an early age and competed for years. He had his last bout in Ireland at 21 and due to injuries was forced to retire and fully focus on coaching. Coaching had been another passion since the age of 14 when he began coaching the under 8s, and he continued coaching ever since alongside his own boxing, and now he could fully focus on it.

Some of the notable standout amateur he currently trains are;
Sara Haghighat Joo, National champ, No 2 ranked in the Pan America’s, No 18 in the world
Mandy Bujold, 11 time National Champion, 2 time Pan Am champion, Rio 2016 Olympian

Stevie also trains many professional fighters
- Logan Cotton Mcguinness 25(12kos)-1-1
3 time North American champion in 3 different weight classes.
- Denton Daley 17(10kos)-2
2 time North American Champion, Commonwealth and Canadian Champion
- Bradley Hamill 3(3kos)-1

Stevie has been in Canada now for 5 years and has drawn in a lot of attention in the boxing world. Everyone’s noticed this young, now only, 28 years of age, boxing coach work wonders with his athletes. From amateur boxers at the provincial, national and international level to working with Olympians and professional boxers, Stevie has managed to adjust and work with every individual style that comes to him. His time is becoming very valuable as his boxers success continues to grow they require more attention!

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Dan DeSantis

Dan started his journey at TNT in the recreational and fitness classes, and fell in love with the landscape of boxing. With a passion for the sport, he started apprenticing under TNTs competitive coaches. He now accompanies the competitive team to tournaments and club shows across Ontario. Each time, gaining valuable experience working alongside other TNT coaches and helping prepare fighters step into the ring. Still with a drive to learn, Dan has helped develop a small stable of fighters as their head coach, having fun along the way.

Dan‘s knowledge of the technical side of boxing and his positive attitude helps us as he’s TNT’s main man when it comes to helping build a solid foundation of technical boxing skills with members through the TNT system, our competitive training sessions as well as personal training sessions.

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Testimonials

After finishing my program with Joel at TNT I feel ready to start my Hockey season with more confidence being in the best shape of my life. This program far exceeded all of my expectations. I recommend Joel’s boxing program to any level of athlete. I’ll be back next year.

Tye McGinn Tampa Bay Lightning

My overall experience at TNT has been amazing! I really enjoyed doing something different and difficult then my usual hockey workout programs. Joel’s attitude and dedication to push me to the next level has been outstanding. I look forward to next offseason training.

Jamie McGinnArizona Coyotes

I switched from another club to TNT in early 2009. At that time I was looking for variety in my workouts and to learn more boxing technique. Over time my fitness goals changed from getting fit for my wedding to losing my baby weight and, most recently, training for Tough Mudder. Through all these major changes TNT has been there to support me and help me achieve and exceed my fitness goals. TNT really has something to offer anyone, at any skill and/or fitness level. Joel’s work outs are not just about throwing punches; they incorporate core strength, coordination, balance, endurance and thinking fast on your feet. This approach challenges you physically and mentally. As a result, I feel like I learn something new and gain strength and confidence with each class, which has kept me coming back every week for the last 4 years! I do not believe that any other gym/club/program can offer those results. Joel’s passion for boxing and fitness is genuine and infectious. I believe his attitude and approach has created a real sense of community within the club, making TNT a friendly, trusting and fun environment to learn in. Thank you Joel and TNT for all that you have done to help me get in the best shape of my life!

Leslie

After spending several years raising a family, I came to find myself in the WORST shape of my life. I made a commitment to get back into shape and joined a local running group. This was a good start but I didn’t feel I was getting the results I had hoped for. Then I found TNT Boxing Academy and of course Joel. Joel’s program provided me the whole body workout that I desperately needed and for the first time in years I was not only losing inches but actually gaining muscle. Joel’s workouts are of course a lot of fun have great variety and allow each person to challenge themselves within their own abilities, not to mention you will never leave a class without having had at least one good laugh. Joel’s dedication and commitment to helping his clients reach their goals in undeniable and the morning classes are a great way to start the day. I find I have so much more energy for my work day and it’s really nice to have my evenings free for family. Thanks Joel for everything you do to make TNT the great place that it is.

Michele

I have been a member of TNT for over a year now. I had originally joined to “give it a try” as I have always had a love for boxing for fun and to improve fitness. I was hooked immediately and have embraced everything available to me in a more serious manner. I had gained 20lbs (quite suddenly over a short term) due to stress both social and work related, and suffered from hypertension. While I knew the hypertension was stress related, the doctors spent months referring me for different tests to rule out any physiological causes. When nothing was found, I knew I had the right tools to take action. I told Joel at TNT that I had some goals I had set: to lose weight, relieve stress and eliminate my high blood pressure. I have lost 20lbs since I became accountable to Joel, regained (and surpassed) my pre-weight-gain fitness level, and I no longer have high blood pressure. There are so many reasons I am in love with training here. I love boxing, but it’s not JUST boxing. The intense conditioning workouts have pushed me to be an athlete. I play a team sport, and Joel’s boot camp and boxing workouts have got me in the right condition to play, improving both cardio, strength, and agility. I also come here to de-stress. It’s a fun workout, with an amazing community of hardworking and happy people. You can’t help but smile (metaphorically, since it’s more like a grimace when you’re on the bag!). The balance of boxing for fitness, hardcore conditioning and technical boxing is perfect. Then there are the competitive classes… I’ve got my eye on you!

Thank you Coach and everyone at TNT!

Kelly

I am 36 years old. And I am not an athlete. I was sick of the same old thing at gyms , being on machines and really not enjoying working out. I had boxed in the past, but was looking for a place in which I would feel comfortable and get into better shape. I started at TNT Boxing in Jan 2009. There were all ages and athletic levels in the class. Joel made learning fun, but yet motivated each person. He changes the workouts so you do not do the same thing over and over. He teaches the real fundamentals of boxing, if you want to compete or just stay in shape. There is something for everyone. It is like no work out any Gym could offer. If you listen to Joel’s advice and follow his workouts you will reach any goal you wish. I would recommend TNT boxing to anyone who wants to change things up and really test yourself you would be amazed what you can do with the right coach!!!

Dianne B.

I started boxing at TNT little over a year ago. Joel has the ability to make everyone enjoy his classes, while still giving everyone the proper training they need whether it be competitive or just recreational. As an athlete, I am always trying to stay in the best shape as I can, and TNT was the right place to go for that, Joel’s training keeps me in the best shape I can be whether it be cardio or strength. Classes are fun, and the atmosphere we have here is great, I recommend TNT Boxing Academy to all.